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China’s Dongfeng Motor-backed premium new energy vehicle brand Voyah delivered more than 20,000 vehicles in November for the first time, extending a streak of record monthly sales as the automaker prepares to launch a new plug-in hybrid sedan next month. Voyah delivered 20,005 vehicles in November, up 84.28% from a year earlier and 16.19% higher than October, marking its fourth consecutive monthly record, the company said. Cumulative deliveries from January to November reached 134,215 units, representing year-on-year growth of 82.45%. See also: Voyah Enters China’s Large Hybrid SUV Segment With Launch of Taishan The brand has set an aggressive growth…

Luxeed delivered more than 10,000 vehicles in November, maintaining monthly deliveries above that level for a second consecutive month as the premium new energy vehicle brand accelerates its expansion under a deepening partnership between Huawei and Chery Automobile. The jointly developed brand said firm orders have now exceeded 10,000 units for three straight months, signaling sustained demand momentum following recent model refreshes and network expansion. See also: Luxeed Shifts to CATL Batteries Amid Supply Constraints From CALB On Aug. 7, 2025, Chery and Huawei’s consumer business division formalized what they described as a “2.0” strategic partnership for the Luxeed brand…

China will intensify efforts to curb excessive and disorderly competition in its battery industry, extending regulatory action already under way in the electric vehicle sector, the country’s industry ministry said on Friday. The measures will cover both power batteries and energy storage batteries as authorities seek to address risks linked to rapid capacity expansion and price volatility across the supply chain. See also: EU Industry Chief Warns of Rising Chinese EV Threat, Calls for Flexibility on 2035 Engine Ban Li Lecheng, Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said China would strengthen capacity monitoring, early warning mechanisms…

Avatr Technology, the premium electric vehicle subsidiary of Changan Automobile, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, positioning itself to become another Chinese EV maker to seek a listing outside the mainland, according to a stock exchange filing. The Hong Kong listing is being sponsored jointly by CITIC Securities and China International Capital Corp (CICC). Avatr, which was established by Changan together with technology partners Huawei and CATL, has not disclosed the size or timing of the offering. Earlier local media reports said the company was targeting completion of its Hong Kong listing in the second quarter…

China’s Great Wall Motor (GWM) is planning its first vehicle manufacturing facility in Europe with the goal of reaching annual production capacity of up to 300,000 vehicles by 2029, as the automaker accelerates its push into overseas markets, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a senior company executive. Parker Shi, president of GWM International, said the company is actively evaluating potential locations in several European countries, including Spain and Hungary, in what would be a major step in localising its production footprint outside Asia. See also: Great Wall Motor Posts Record Q3 Results as NEV and Overseas Sales Surge The update…

Li Auto returned to a quarterly loss in the third quarter as a sharp decline in vehicle deliveries and costs linked to the recall of its Li Mega multi-purpose vehicle weighed on earnings, the company said in an unaudited earnings report released on Wednesday. The automaker posted a net loss of RMB 624 million ($87.7 million) for the quarter, compared with a net profit of RMB 2.8 billion a year earlier and RMB 1.1 billion in the previous quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, Li Auto reported an adjusted net loss of RMB 360 million, reversing a non-GAAP profit of RMB…

BYD recorded another month of strong sales momentum in Europe in October, while Tesla  continued to see declining registrations, according to data released  by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). BYD registered 17,470 new vehicles across Europe — defined as the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom (EU + EFTA + UK). This marked a 206.8 percent year-on-year increase from 5,695 units in October 2024. Tesla logged 6,964 registrations, down 48.5 percent from 13,519 units a year earlier. See also: EU BEV Registrations Hit 16.4% Share by October Despite Sluggish Overall Market Within the EU,…

A senior Tesla executive in China said on Wednesday that the U.S. electric vehicle maker does not exclude suppliers based on their country of origin, underscoring the role of Chinese companies in Tesla’s global supply chain. The comments came after a media report this month said Tesla had asked suppliers to avoid China-made components for vehicles produced in the United States. “Whether in the United States, China or Europe, Tesla applies the same strict and objective standards for selecting suppliers across its global production facilities,” said Grace Tao, Tesla’s vice president in charge of government affairs and public relations in…

Nio has entered into a partnership with Thailand’s Thonburi Group to introduce its Onvo and Firefly sub-brands to the Thai market, according to a report by Yiche. Thonburi owns Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co Ltd, one of the region’s major Mercedes-Benz assembly operations. Firefly, Nio’s newest sub-brand, said on November 21 that the collaboration will leverage Thonburi’s industrial capabilities and commercial ecosystem. The Thai company, established in 1941, is known for its automotive and mobility services network. Further details of the partnership were not disclosed. The expansion comes as Nio accelerates its push into right-hand-drive (RHD) markets. Firefly president Daniel…

Zeekr has initiated a crowdfunding campaign in China to allow owners of older 2024 Zeekr 001 and 009 vehicles to upgrade their driver-assistance systems, Autohome reported. The initiative targets vehicles currently equipped with the Mobileye EyeQ5H platform, which delivers 48 TOPS of computing power, and offers an upgrade to Zeekr’s in-house G-Pilot H7 system built on Nvidia’s Drive Thor-U architecture, capable of up to 700 TOPS. The campaign runs from November 24 to December 24, 2025, and aims to reach more than 70,000 eligible vehicles. The upgrade is priced at 13,500 yuan (approximately 1,900 USD) for the 001, requiring at…

Nio sharply narrowed its net loss in the third quarter of 2025 as the electric vehicle maker intensified its cost-control measures ahead of a planned push to achieve its first quarterly non-GAAP profit in the fourth quarter. The company reported a net loss of RMB 3.48 billion ($490 million), its lowest since the third quarter of 2022, according to unaudited results released on Tuesday. The quarterly net loss was 31.2 percent lower than a year earlier and 30.3 percent below the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) fell to RMB 2.74 billion, down 38.0 percent year-on-year and 33.7…

Deepal, the new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under Changan Automobile, has acquired a former Hyundai plant in China, marking another instance of domestic manufacturers taking over idle joint-venture capacity, according to a report from The Economic Observer. The Chongqing factory, previously operated by Beijing Hyundai, has been rebranded under Deepal and is expected to support future production expansion, though operations have not yet resumed. See also: Changan Sets 2030 Target for 50 New NEVs and Expands Global Sales Ambitions The Chongqing facility was Hyundai’s fifth plant in China and began operations in 2017 following an investment of RMB 7.7 billion…